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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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